Life on the Spot! Life and Leisure in Doha, Qatar

I haven’t really had my time alone since I gave birth to my daughter until she started going to nursery last September. Today is what I call my “solo” day and so are Sundays and Tuesdays. On these days, I get to spend time all by myself. I was used to being alone in the house before Xianelle. Back then in Saudi, I’d be left in the house the whole day while Tian went to work. Back then, being alone could be lonely and boring. But now, being alone can be such a treat. It feels good to have at least solid 5 hours all to myself- no one saying, “mommy this… mommy that…” Don’t get me wrong, I love being around my daughter and my husband. It’s just that this time, not being with them for a while takes a new meaning.  It gives me at least a few hours of 3 days every week to spend time with “me”. There’s nothing extraordinary as to what I do during these days. I still do the same chores that I would normally do on days that Xiane is here. The only difference is that I get to do them the way I ideally would. On normal days, Xiane would dominate the home entertainment system by watching her DVDs. But today I was able to listen to the mp3’s of Michael Jackson, how I love his songs! Having the house to myself gives me a chance to be a little crazy. I’d sing as if I was having a concert. I’d dance as if I knew how to dance. But most of all I get to do my chores without any interruptions, thus helping me to become more efficient and finish my chores. Then by the time my husband and daughter come home, I’m ready to spend more time with them. J'aime juste mes jours solos ! Remerciez Dieu d'eux !